West Mebon Temple



Prasat West Mebon is located four kilometres (2.4miles) west of Angkor Thom. The south dyke of the West Baray, take a boat to the island in the center; walk to the east entrance of the temple. It was built in second half of the 11th century by Udayadityavarman II, probably dedicated to Visnu (Hindu), with following to Prasat Baphuon art style.

 

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The West Mebon is situated at the center of an artificial lake on a circular island with a diameter of about 150 meters (492 feet).

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